Hungary votes in election closely watched by EU, Russia

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In a very closely watched election, Hungarians are heading to the polls today... with polls suggesting this could end Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-years in power. RTE's Eastern Europe reporter Liam Nolan gives this update.

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